Solidus - Theodosius I CONCORDIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year383-388
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.46 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#68A, OCRE#ric.9.cnp.68A
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionConstantinopolis seated facing on plain throne, helmeted head right, right foot on prow, grounded scepter in right hand, shield in left inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin, Greek
Reverse letteringCONCOR-DIA AVGGG Δ VOT/V/MVLT/X CONOB
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (383-388) CONOB - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (383-388) CONOB - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (383-388) CONOB - 4th officina (Δ) -
Catalog ID9504599830
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